2007 INFINITI M35 steering rack

BL-22
RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
8. Remove air guide (LH/RH).
9. Remove power steering tube assembly. Refer to PS-44, "
Removal and Installation" .
10. Remove horn (High/Low). Refer to WW-55, "
Removal and Installation" .
11. Remove mounting harness clip on radiator core support assembly, the harness is separate.
12. Remove ICC sensor integrated unit. Refer to ACS-70, "
ICC Sensor Integrated Unit" .
13. Remove upper radiator bracket (LH/RH) with power tool.
14. Remove radiator core support side with power tool.
15. Remove radiator core support side (LH/RH) with power tool.
16. Remove radiator core support center.
CAUTION:
Put a wooden block under the radiator assembly to prevent
the radiator assembly from falling.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
PIIB3891J
PIIB3892J
PIIB3890J

BODY REPAIR
BL-283
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K
L
MA
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BL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
1. Front strut housing
2. Upper front hoodledge
3. Upper rear hoodledge
4. Hoodledge reinforcement
5. Upper dash assembly
6. Upper dash crossmember assembly
7. Harness clamp bracket
8. Cowl top
9. Lower center dash crossmember reinforcement
10. Lower dash crossmember reinforcement
11. Lower dash crossmember assembly (LH)
12. Lower dash crossmember (RH)
13. Front crossmember center
14. Steering column mounting reinforcement
15. Lower dash
16. Front floor center
17. Front floor
18. Inner sill
19. Rear seat crossmember reinforcement assembly
20. Front carpet bracket
21. Rear floor front
22. Rear floor seat belt anchor reinforcement
23. Rear seat reclining device bracket
24. Rear floor rear
25. Differential mounting bracket assembly
26. Rear floor side assembly
27. Rear bumper side stay
28. Front side member assembly
29. Front side member front extension
30. Front side member closing plate assembly
31. Front side member front closing plate
32. Front side member center closing plate
33. Front suspension mounting bracket
34. Front side member rear extension
35. Front side member rear reinforcement
36. Front side member outrigger assembly
37. Rear seat crossmember
38. 2ND rear crossmember
39. Rear crossmember
40. Rear side member assembly
41. Rear side member extension

BR-8
BRAKE PEDAL
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
REMOVAL
1. Remove instrument driver lower panel. Refer to IP-10, "INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY" .
2. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to PS-13, "
STEERING COLUMN" .
3. Disconnect stop lamp switch and brake switch connector.
4. Remove stop lamp switch and brake switch from brake pedal assembly.
5. Disconnect brake pedal stroke sensor connector.(With pre-crash seat belt)
CAUTION:
Brake pedal stroke sensor is not detachable. Do not detach it.
6. Remove snap pin and clevis pin from clevis of brake booster.
7. Remove brake pedal assembly mounting nuts. Pull brake booster toward engine room to the extent that
does not deform brake tube.
8. Remove brake booster clevis from input rod.
9. Remove mounting bolt and then remove brake pedal assembly from vehicle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Check the items below. If any is found, replace brake pedal
assembly.
–Check brake pedal upper rivet for deformation.
–Make sure that joint length “L” of sub-bracket and sliding plate is
4 mm (0.16 in) or more.
–Check brake pedal for bend, damage, and cracks on the welded
parts.

Check clevis pin and plastic stopper for damage and deforma-
tion. If any is found, replace clevis pin.
INSTALLATION
Installation is the reverse order of removal. Tightening torques for brake pedal assembly mounting nuts and
bolt are referred to BR-7, "
COMPONENTS" . Tightening torque for lock nut is referred to BR-18, "COMPO-
NENTS" .

Adjust brake pedal height after installing brake pedal assembly to vehicle. Refer to BR-6, "Inspection and
Adjustment" .
SFIA2487E
SBR997

BR-12
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
CAUTION:

All brake hoses and tubes must be free from excessive bending, twisting and pulling.

Make sure that there is no interference with other parts when turning steering both clockwise and
counterclockwise.

Brake tubes and hoses are an important safety part. Always disassemble the parts and retighten
their fittings, if a brake fluid leak is detected. Replace applicable part with a new one, if damaged
part is detected.

Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is
splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

Cover the open end of brake tubes and hoses when disconnecting to prevent entrance of dirt.

Refill with new brake fluid “DOT 3”.

Never reuse drained brake fluid.
Removal and Installation of Front Brake Tube and Brake Hose NFS000S0
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
2. Disconnect brake hose from brake tube, using a flare nut wrench.
3. Remove union bolt and remove brake hose from caliper assem-
bly.
4. Remove lock plate and remove brake hose from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Assemble the union bolt and copper washer to the brake hose.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse copper washer.
2. Install brake hose by aligning with the protrusion on brake caliper assembly, and tighten union bolt to the
specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Circuit" .
3. Connect brake hose to brake tube, partially tighten flare nut by hand as much as possible, then secure it
to the bracket with lock plate.
4. Using a flare nut torque wrench, tighten flare nut to the specified torque. Refer to BR-11, "
Hydraulic Cir-
cuit" .
5. Refill brake fluid and bleed air. Refer to BR-10, "
Bleeding Brake System" .
Removal and Installation of Rear Brake Tube and Brake Hose NFS000S1
REMOVAL
1. Drain brake fluid. Refer to BR-9, "Drain and Refill" .
A. With out ICC B. With ICC 1. Front disc brake
2. Master cylinder 3. Brake booster 4. Rear disc brake
5. ABS actuator and electric unit (con-
trol unit)6. Connector 7. Brake hose
8. Brake tube
: Flare nut : 18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
: Flare nut : 16.2 N·m (1.7 kg-m, 12 ft-lb)
: Union bolt :18.2 N·m (1.9 kg-m, 13 ft-lb)
: Connector mounting bolt : 7.0 N·m (0.7 kg-m, 62 in-lb)
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
SFIA2964E

FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
FAX-5
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Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLEPFP:40202
On-Vehicle Inspection NDS000FF
Make sure that the mounting conditions (looseness, backlash) of each component and component conditions
(wear, damage) are normal.
WHEEL BEARING INSPECTION

Move wheel hub and bearing assembly in the axial direction by hand. Make sure there is no looseness of
wheel bearing.

Rotate wheel hub and make sure that is no unusual noise or other irregular conditions. If there is any of
irregular conditions, replace wheel hub and bearing assembly
Removal and InstallationNDS000FG
COMPONENT
REMOVAL
Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not inter-
fere with work. Refer to BR-22, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
CAUTION:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.Axial end play : 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less
1. Steering knuckle 2. Cotter pin 3. Splash guard
4. Wheel hub and bearing assembly 5. Washer
A: AWD models
Refer to GI-11, "
Components" , for the symbols in the figure.
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FAX-6
FRONT WHEEL HUB AND KNUCKLE
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
5. Put matching mark on disc rotor and wheel hub and bearing
assembly, then remove disc rotor.
6. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with power tool.
(AWD)
7. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove hub lock nut. (AWD)
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and bearing assembly
and drive shaft cannot be separated even after performing the
above procedure.
8. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts, and then remove splash guard and wheel hub
and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
Steering knuckle
1. Refer to the procedure from 1 to 7 in “Wheel Hub and Bearing Assembly” FA X - 5 , "REMOVAL" .
2. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
3. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
4. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and
then loosen nut.
5. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to dam-
age ball joint boot using the ball joint remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
6. Remove fixing nut and bolt with power tool, and then remove steering knuckle from upper link. Refer to
FSU-8, "
Components" .
7. Remove wheel hub and bearing assembly mounting bolts, and then remove splash guard and wheel hub
and bearing assembly from steering knuckle.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
Check components for deformation, cracks, and other damage. Replace if there are.
Ball Joint Inspection
Check boots of transverse link and steering outer socket ball joint for breakage, axial play, and torque. Refer to
FSU-14, "
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL" , “TRANSVERSE LINK”, PS-23, "INSPECTION AFTER DISAS-
SEMBLY" , “POWER STEERING GEAR”.
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SDIA1821E
SGIA1183E

FAX-8
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
FRONT DRIVE SHAFTPFP:39100
On-Vehicle Inspection NDS000G0

Check drive shaft mounting point and joint for looseness and other damage.

Check boot for cracks and other damage.
CAUTION:
Replace entire drive shaft assembly when noise or vibration occur from drive shaft.
DRIVE SHAFT BOOT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove wheel sensor from steering knuckle. Refer to BRC-54, "
WHEEL SENSOR" .
CAUTION:
Do not pull on wheel sensor harness.
3. Remove brake hose bracket. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" .
4. Remove torque member fixing bolts with power tool. Hang torque member in a place where it will not inter-
fere with work. Refer to BR-22, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
NOTE:
Do not depress brake pedal while brake caliper is removed.
5. Remove disc rotor. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
Removal and Installation" .
6. Remove cotter pin, then loosen hub lock nut with power tool.
7. Separate wheel hub and bearing assembly from drive shaft by
lightly tapping the end with a hammer (suitable tool) and a wood
block, and then remove hub lock nut.
CAUTION:

Do not place drive shaft joint at an extreme angle. Also be
careful not to overextend slide joint.

Do not allow drive shaft to hang down without support for
housing (or joint sub-assembly), shaft and the other
parts.
NOTE:
Use a puller (suitable tool) if wheel hub and drive shaft cannot
be separated even after performing the above procedure.
8. Remove cotter pin (1), and then loosen the nut.
9. Remove steering outer socket (2) from steering knuckle (3) so
as not to damage ball joint boot (4) using the ball joint remover
(suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads
and to prevent the ball joint remover (suitable tool) from
suddenly coming off.
10. Remove cotter pin of transverse link and steering knuckle, and
then loosen nut.
11. Remove transverse link from steering knuckle so as not to dam-
age ball joint boot using the ball joint remover (suitable tool).
CAUTION:
Temporarily tighten the nut to prevent damage to threads and to prevent ball joint remover (suit-
able tool) from suddenly coming off.
12. Remove drive shaft from wheel hub and bearing assembly.
13. Remove boot bands, and then remove boot from joint sub-assembly.
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SGIA1183E

FAX-10
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
Revision: 2007 April2007 M35/M45
22. Install joint sub-assembly to shaft using plastic hammer.
CAUTION:
Confirm that joint sub-assembly is correctly engaged while
rotating drive shaft.
23. Apply the balance of the specified amount of grease (NISSAN
genuine grease or equivalent) into the boot inside from large
diameter side of boot.
24. Install the boot securely into grooves (indicated by *marks)
shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
If grease adheres to the boot mounting surface (with *mark)
on the shaft and joint sub-assembly, boot may come off.
Remove all grease from the surface.
25. To prevent from the deformation of the boot, adjust the boot
installation length to the specified value shown below (L) by
inserting the flat-bladed screwdriver into inside of the boot from
the large diameter side of the boot and discharging the inside
air.
CAUTION:

If the boot mounting length is outside the standard, it may cause breakage in the boot.

Be careful not to touch the inside of the boot with a tip of a flat-bladed screwdriver.
26. Secure the large and small ends of the boot with new boot
bands using the boot band crimping tool [SST: KV40107300
( – )] as shown in the figure.
NOTE:
Secure boot band so that dimension “M” meets the specification
as shown.
27. Secure joint sub-assembly and shaft, and then make sure that
they are in the correct position when rotating boot. Install them
with new boot band when boot installation positions become
incorrect.
28. Insert drive shaft to wheel hub and bearing assembly, and then
temporarily tighten hub lock nut.
29. Install transverse link to steering knuckle. Refer to FAX-5,
"COMPONENT" .
30. Install steering outer socket to steering knuckle. Refer to FA X - 5 , "
COMPONENT" .
31. Install disc rotor. Refer to FAX-5, "
Removal and Installation" .
32. Install torque member fixing bolts to steering knuckle. Refer to BR-22, "
FRONT DISC BRAKE" .
33. Install brake hose bracket to steering knuckle. Refer to BR-11, "
BRAKE TUBE AND HOSE" . Grease amount : 77 – 97 g (2.71 – 3.42 oz)
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Boot installation length (L) : 136 mm (5.35 in)
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RAC1133D
Dimension “M” : 2.0 – 3.0 mm (0.079 – 0.118 in)
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